John Henry Walton, Sr.

Mr. John Henry Walton, Sr. of Magnolia Manor Nursing Center, 2001 South Lee Street, Americus, Georgia, formerly of Buena Vista and Preston, Georgia, passed away on February 27, 2010.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Evans Chapel C.M.E. Church, Preston, Georgia. The burial will follow in Evans Chapel C.M.E. Church Cemetery.



For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. - Romans 6:23

On the evening of February 27, 2010 at Magnolia Manor, as the sun was about to go down, God sent an angel to call one of his children.

Mr. John Henry Walton, Sr. was born December 23, 1951 in Marion County, to the late Charlie Walton and the late Lillia Ree Walton.

At an early age, he joined Evans Chapel C.M.E. Church. He later moved his membership to Bethlehem Baptist Church, Richland, Georgia.

He was a graduate of Buena Vista High School Class of 1970. John was a former employee of Dent Poultry, Buena Vista, Georgia. He was the first black policeman in Buena Vista, Georgia. Later, he became a supervisor at Redman Homes, Richland, Georgia. John was united in holy matrimony to Gracie Hollis.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Gracie Walton; three sons, Clarence Lamar Walton (Katrina), John Henry Walton, Jr. (Lolethia), and Kevin Walton; one daughter, Chiquita Walton; He was a loving brother to seven sisters and four brothers: Shirley Walton, Leila Walton, Evelyn McMurray, Connie Walton, Ronnie Walton (Tabatha), Gregory Walton, Charlie Walton, Jr., Paul Walton, Eloise McClendon, and Kathy Harpe; One sister, Catherine Walton Blue, preceded him in death; three aunts, Mary Wilson, Sereatha Holloman, and Azzie Adams (Walter); one uncle, Charlie Holloman (Carolyn); father-in-law, James Hollis; two brothers-in-law, Allen Junior West and James Rayford Hollis; one sister-in-law, Erious Mae Grim; Also, rejoicing in his homegoing are eight grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, and friends.

"Golden Heart"

God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not meant to be.
So, he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me."
With tearful eyes, we watched you, as you passed away.
Although we loved you deeply, we could not make you stay.
Your Golden Heart stopped beating and hardworking hands are at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Love,
Your brothers and sisters

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